Marcia’s recent qualitative research project investigates how the ideas of Japanese identity affect the ways in which Hafus are considered in Japanese society.

It is often difficult for Hafus to be considered ‘ordinary’ Japanese regardless of their Japanese upbringing. Through a qualitative research methodology, the study sets out to explore and address the issues of ‘othering’ of Hafus in Japan. The project examines the ways in which Japanese racial thinking affects their position in society and their sense of belonging from the point of view of the Hafus. The secondary aim of this research was to identify new themes.

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